Description: This man wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Faran was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Faran's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zanna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Red spinel (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy white hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this eastern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has no crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pandjed grew up listening to his father's many stories. A freak accident while working with his Mayor father left him crippled. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).